Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Knicks 100-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.